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A23 SMO

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SMO
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 42,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 47,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 35,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 32,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 27,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 30,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 26,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,020 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass broken

Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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A23 SMO is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 SMO registered?

A23 SMO is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is A23 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SMO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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